Ofsted: Stronger partnerships needed to tackle knife crime

Ofsted published new research last week looking at knife crime and how education settings in London protect children from this kind of violence. 

The report, Knife Crime: Safeguarding children and young people in education, recognises that although schools have a valuable role to play in tackling this issue, they do not have the ability to do this alone, with the suggestion that strong multi-agency partnerships are needed to counter the complex problems behind the rise of knife crime.

Research was carried out in 29 schools, colleges and pupil referral units (PRUs) in London and found inconsistencies with the way the issue was dealt with across the area. 

Recommendations include more guidance for schools on how to deal with knives and teaching about the risks, and the need for greater clarity around managed moves.

You can read the press release and a summary of the report here.